Best Cities And Memory Remixing The World Podcasts (2025)

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Good question 2:49

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11h ago2:49

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"I listened to the Barcelona Auction by Ferran Destemple and I knew that I could do something interesting with the auctioneer's voice. I wanted to create something artful and strange but my background as a musician took over as it often does. Watcha gonna do? The finished remix has a song-like structure but I like to thing that it's suitably weird.…

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Els encants de Barcelona 6:18

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This recording captures the auction at the "flea market" of the "Encants" in Barcelona. The auction takes place every Monday, Wednesday, and Friday from 8 to 9 a.m. All kinds of old objects, collector's items, closed deals, emptied apartments, etc. are auctioned at this market. All these items are auctioned in lots and then sold at retail. Recorded…

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When the grass was taller 3:35

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"The field recording from Perugia, Italy instantly reminded me of long summer days lying in the grass looking at clouds. I decided to keep as much of the piece in as possible just fading in and out as the tones ebbed and flowed. "I wanted to create something that captured that summer nostalgia feeling, but as with all my music, there's always a ton…

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The memory of the countryside 5:20

16h ago5:20

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The recording is from April 16, 2025 at 16:27 and was made at the Parco della Pescaia, a small park located in the south-west area of the city of Perugia, Umbria, Italy. The Park occupies an area characterised by the presence of a system of basins for collecting spring water from the area as well as water from the Pescaia ditch which ran alongside …

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Osanpo 19:38

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"This sound was all recorded and played, composed by me/the last parts with Mubilla my mother. A field recording from a walk at Mt. Mitake is mainly walking. I enjoy creating sound walks - in Japanese this is "osanpo". The osanpo with the Ghana Pantuase recording was a great moment, thank you!" Chorus of insects in Pantuase, Ghana reimagined by Aya…

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Scraping the bottom 20:02

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"I took a small segment of the snapping shrimps and slowed this down significantly by differing amounts then layered these new files. A recording of squelching seaweed, slowed down birdsong and horn was added. GRM evol plug in was applied to some of the tracks to increase the intensity. It evokes in my mind an underwater experience." Hydrophone rec…

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Chorus of insects, frogs and bats in Ghana 2:02

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Insect calls in distinctive stereo fields and frogs singing and calling in the background. Subtle Church music can be heard in the background. This place which used to be a thriving wetland, is now a mixture of natural and human acoustic activity. The recordings here are being used to monitor/observe as well as archive diverse “remnant” species the…

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Snapping shrimps on the Florida Atlantic coast 3:30

16h ago3:30

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This is the sound of thousands of snapping shrimps recorded with a hydrophone on a very dark night near New Smyrna Beach in Florida. The moment my hydrophone entered the water, I was entranced. The crescent moon and Venus created an even more special moment. Recorded by Andy Popperwell.By Cities and Memory

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Call of the gibbons, Cat Tien Park 2:45

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Someone once told me that the sound of gibbons is a sound designer’s wet dream — and they were right. But recording them? That was a journey. I had to wake at 4 a.m., when the lowlands were cloaked in deep quiet, and the only thing stirring was the soft crackle of termites in the dark. I slipped into a boat and drifted silently into the heart of th…

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Call of the gibbons 3:16

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"Hearing gibbons in the wild is a magical experience. Their language is dynamic and haunting. My intention was to provide a mood and additional atmosphere to their chatter, hinting at a potential narrative." Gibbons in Cat Tien Park, Vietnam reimagined by Eulipion Corps.By Cities and Memory

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Episode 438: WWF World Tour 1990 REMIX 2:09:19

3d ago2:09:19

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On this FLASHBACK edition of What Happened When, Tony and Conrad watch Tony's masterful producing of the WWF World Tour 1990 VHS special! Tony and Lord Alfred Hayes calls all the action featuring Superly Jimmy Snuka, The Rockers, Hulk Hogan battling the Macho King and so much more! This is a hilarious look back at one of WHW's wildest episodes. STO…

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Koko and the strange bird 5:20

3d ago5:20

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"Every place has a heartbeat, a beat all its own. As a songwriter, I try to echo the beauty and mystery which already exits. "For the Koruse Beach field recording, I was immediately inspired by one little bird, whom I named Koko. What a wonderful eighth note rhythm he had in his song! At first, I tried to tame Koko by cutting his song into single c…

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The duck attack 11:01

3d ago11:01

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This recording, made in 2024 on the beach of Kõruse village in Saaremaa, Estonia, captures an unfiltered moment of nature in spring, when bird activity is at its peak. Being totally blind recordist, I have always been fascinated by sounds—I call it the blind photography. While others take pictures, I take recordings, and my goal was to capture natu…

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Dawn at Fivebough 6:59

3d ago6:59

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The Murrumbidgee River catchment extends from the Snowy Mountains to beyond the dusty plains of Hay and includes numerous permanent and temporary wetlands. Fivebough Wetland is distinguished through recognition under the United Nation’s Ramsar Convention, which identifies sites of international importance for migratory birds. Many birds travel to F…

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Glooop 7:56

3d ago7:56

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"I tried to play along with sounds of the swamp using a mix of analogue and digital electronic devices, which was a rewarding challenge, even if nature has all the best tunes, and the best instruments." Fivebough Wetland, Australia reimagined by Gareth Evans.By Cities and Memory

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Dance of the spring sprites 3:51

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"I loved the sound of the running water. As I was listening I was imagining a fantasy world with magical sprites flying around the banks of a stream, the light from the sun changing the colors of the water as it moved through the banks of the mountains." Gran Sasso park, Italy reimagined by Firephly.…

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Gran Sasso and Monti della Laga National Park 1:45

4d ago1:45

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This recording features a hydrophone capture from the Gran Sasso and Monti della Laga National Park in Abruzzo, Italy. While exploring the area, I discovered a series of natural pools, waterfalls, and streams. The recording immerses listeners in the gentle sounds of flowing water, creating a tranquil and immersive experience that transports one to …

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Windrush 5:06

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"First you hear the river, flowing, splashing. Then, when you listen closer, subtler sounds emerge, pebbles rolling, bubbles fizzing. In response to this soundscape, I created a virtual instrument from the field recording, allowing the river’s voice to be played on a keyboard like a melody. "A continuo rhythmic pattern flows throughout, varying wit…

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Under the old stone bridge 2:41

4d ago2:41

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On a cold February afternoon in Oxfordshire, England, we record the sounds of the River Windrush flowing under an old English stone bridge, with the slight reverb from under the bridge arch throwing some of the sound back, and some detail of water flowing over rocks. Recorded by Cities and Memory.By Cities and Memory

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For Oliver's travels 5:09

5d ago5:09

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"This beautiful recording of waves washing over tumbling stones captured my imagination immediately. The waves are infinitely soul soothing and the stones magical as they gently tumble on the shore line. "After listening to recording over several days I simply allowed the mesmerizing combination of sound textures to inspire my improvisational guita…

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Wild waves, Puerto de Valldemossa 6:52

5d ago6:52

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Heavy waves dragging large stones back and forth on a wild beach at the harbour of Puerto de Valldemossa in the UNESCO-listed Serra de Tramuntana in Mallorca. Recorded by Cities and Memory.By Cities and Memory

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Oh! Nightingale 8:11

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"I have used the original recording throughout . The deer hooves act as percussion in some parts, the nightingale brings rhythm to sections and there is a repeated calling at the end of most phrases. "The idea is that each calling is bringing in the changes we see throughout spring. The idea for the tune is an evolving piece based on cycles , rebir…

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Deer and Japanese nightingales in Nara 3:13

5d ago3:13

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We can hear the roar of deer and the chirps of birds (such as the Japanese nightingales). This recording signify the soundscape of Japan's forest. This forest is called Kasugayama Primeval Forest, and has been protected as a sacred area of Kasuga Taisha Shrine since ancient times. In the quiet and sacred atmosphere, we can hear the threatening ro…

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Sounds of the sea at Heywoods Beach, Barbados 7:25

5d ago7:25

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Here is a 7 minute and 25 second recording of the sea, at Heywoods Beach in Barbados one warm and sunny evening in August of 2015. As someone with a visual impairment, it's sound, not images, that make my world what it is, so I aim to share that love with others by high-quality audio recordings wherever possible. This recording contains sounds of t…

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Backyard rain, Skopje 9:40

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A summer rain falls over the backyard, drumming softly against the leaves and pooling in the grass. Distant rumbles of thunder roll through the sky, blending with the rhythmic patter of raindrops on the patio and the occasional drip from overhanging branches. Birds call out between showers, their songs momentarily breaking through the hush of falli…

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The child that summoned the sea 14:02

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"I have never been to Barbados, but hearing the recording immediately summoned back memories of the first time I took my daughter to the ocean, and she stood there with arms outstretched with glee every time a wave crashed against the sand. Cherished, but tinged with the bittersweet taste of memory. The composition came very quickly while holding t…

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Indifferent rain over Skopje 8:51

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"It does not care about the 6000-year-old human history of Skopje. It does not care what language is spoken or what religion is practised. It cares not if it is wanted or shunned, if it drenches the crops or is too little to quench the thirst of livestock. It falls on the rich and the poor and sometimes not at all. "I chose the recording of backyar…

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Release the birds 8:28

7d ago8:28

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"Various ciat lonbarde wooden synths guide the original field recording which I re-recorded onto cassette and manipulated live by hand to create a woozy dream sequence. "Birds and voices are intermingled as the tape is allowed to snag, fast forward and rewind. The ciat lonbarde synths capture snippets of audio and playfully turn them into 8 bit mic…

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Ka Faroshi bird market, Kabul 10:01

7d ago10:01

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Intense sounds of birds and people inside Kabul's famous Ka Faroshi bird market, people doing their business as usual, post 45 years of traumatic war. This recording is part of the HEYR project, presenting 3-dimensional soundscapes from special locations, connected to special events. Find out more by visiting https://www.heyr.no Recorded by Anders …

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Yamanashi bus stop 4:48

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"I know I’m not alone in having many experiences of waiting for the bus. Sometimes anxiety-ridden and isolating, other times sweetened by the company of friends or a loved one. Either way, the bus brings to mind nostalgia, impermanence, and above all, connection. "My memories of waiting at the bus stop layer like patches in this track, tiny dots we…

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Children awaiting the school bus 4:28

7d ago4:28

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Autumn of 2024. An hour before sunset. In front of Kofu Station, the capital of Yamanashi-ken, Japan, a group of elementary school students (shougakusei) waited for the bus that would take them back home. Recorded by Gus - On Collector.By Cities and Memory

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Kailaya Vathiyam in Shivan Temple 36:07

7d ago36:07

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In this recording, you can hear Kailaya Vathiyam in Shivan Temple. People are crowding into the temple, and you can feel the Tamil Nadu temple ambience. Recorded by Gopinath Sound Engineering.By Cities and Memory

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Kailash 6:10

7d ago6:10

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"The sound recording is from a ceremony celebrating Shiva. Kailash is the home of Shiva, the god of destruction and renewal and considered the centre of the universe, and a stairway to heaven. "In my piece, I wanted to show the dual character of Shiva. I used the melodies of the sampled vocal calls and drums and echoed them on guitar and wind instr…

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The future pasts of the Rotterdam Bridge 18:54

7d ago18:54

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In this recording, the mechanical vibrations of Rotterdam’s iconic bridge,echoing the city’s maritime heritage and constant motion—blend with the bustling acoustics of the surrounding waterfront. The rhythmic pulse of passing ships and the distant hum of urban life intermingle with the low drone of the bridge’s support cables. This interplay of eng…

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Rotterdam dystopia 8:28

7d ago8:28

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"Jamie House's field recording, Rotterdam Bridge, reflects the impact of civilisation. There are endless noises of traffic in different tonalities and volumes. The sound of the bridge itself can be heard, as well as the sounds of nature — birds, water and the sea beneath the bridge. "The track "Rotterdam Dystopia" attempts to translate this complex…

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Hannover relentless 10:42

9d ago10:42

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The composition is a series of relentless sequences played over the field recording of the chanting. The sequences change over the course of the piece occasionally pausing (player injured?) before, like the chanting, continuing on its relentless journey. The percussion sequences are made up from samples of the crowd mangled and chopped. Hannover fa…

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The Hannover 96 ultras in full voice 9:50

9d ago9:50

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At Hannover 96 vs. Greuther Fuerth, 11 May 2025 (final score: 1-1). Songs and chanting from the Hannover ultras throughout a significant chunk of the first half. Recorded at the Heinz von Heiden Arena in Hannover, Germany by Cities and Memory.By Cities and Memory

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Episode 437: ECW Hardcore Heaven 2000 1:37:23

10d ago1:37:23

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On this episode of What Happened When, Tony and Conrad get HARDCORE with some wild ECW action circa the year 2000! Hardcore Heaven 2000 is on tap and the guys watch and discuss the spectical of madness of ECW. Watch along with the guys on Peacock, ECW Hardcore Heaven 2000 season 6, episode 1 start time 1:04:05 BLUECHEW - Visit https://bluechew.com …

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Come of age 5:52

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"I spend a lot of time walking in the Scottish hills and associate certain sounds with my experiences of the landscape. There is one specific sound which I feel is synonymous with the Highlands; the roar of rutting deer. This evokes strong memories of mornings spent sitting on loch side rocks of a small Island called Carna whilst looking over to th…

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Red deer rut, Orleans Forest 9:46

10d ago9:46

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This recording captures the Red Deer Rut (Brame de Cerf) recorded in the heart of the Orleans Forest, the largest forest in France. This was the second year I recorded the deer rut at this location, and I had a good understanding of where the deer were active. For this recording I had set up my mics and was standing in complete darkness about 30 me…

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Walking under the Thames 7:05

11d ago7:05

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A walk along the Greenwich foot tunnel right underneath the River Thames. We descend in the lift, hearing the announcements, and walk the length of the long concrete tunnel, hearing cyclists whizz past and catching snippets of conversation from passing pedestrians, before emerging at the exit at the other end. Recorded by Cities and Memory.…

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Underground one 5:17

11d ago5:17

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"Taking the underground announcements and creating the echoing effects that you often hear in the tunnels of the underground using dub techniques." Greenwich tunnel, London reimagined by Dubberrookie.By Cities and Memory

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Beaver splash and the crater lake band 2:20

16d ago2:20

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In the summer of 2019, while sitting beside a small unnamed lake/pond, which friends and I called Crater Lake (because it looked like a crater), I was attempting to record loons in the late afternoon/early evening. Instead, a beaver swam around circling and splashing about near the nest of a pair of loons and their loonlets, messing with them far a…

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Two forests one museum 9:00

16d ago9:00

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"We travel through many sonic landscapes. Lately, I’ve been flying back and forth from Massachusetts to Wisconsin to help my elderly parents. I selected this field recording from from the north woods of WI (a shared past) paired with my own similar recordings from the deep forest in MA/VT (a shared present), and a nearby pond at the Clark Art Insti…

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False awakening on a Mediterranean island 10:02

16d ago10:02

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"This piece is a personal journey through the experiences of being born and growing up on an island with complex cultural, political, and historical roots. I felt strong connections and disconnections between where I grew up and where I lived afterwards, realising that identity and belonging can continue to evolve in subtle ways. Making every momen…

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Medina workmen, hammering 2:07

16d ago2:07

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This was recorded in Fez Medina in Morocco in 2008, I feel that this sound sums up not only the sense of place that one feels when inside the Medina, but it is seemingly a sound which defines temporal definition. One might hear this sound at any point in the last 2,000 years, a unique soundmark, which also personally resonates with my own memories …

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Episode 436: Saturday Night's Main Event 05.27.89 1:22:10

17d ago1:22:10

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On this episode pf WHW, Tony and Conrad are joined by friend of the show Casio Kid to watch an action packed episode of Saturday Night's Main Event featuring some of professional wrestling's greatest performers. Tonight's event takes us back to May 27th 1989 with Hulk Hogan, Randy Savage, Superfly Jimmy Snuka, Big Bossman, King Hacksaw Jim Duggan a…